Schools in 95003 — Aptos, California: 95003 schools average 2.1 points above the state — but the range is 23.4 points wide.
95003 has 5 ranked schools in Aptos, averaging a Scope Score of 47.0/100 — 2.1 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 33.8 to 57.2, a 23.4-point spread.
How 95003 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Valencia Elementary with a Scope Score of 57 and 32.6% of students exceeding standard.
Schools in 95003 show an average grade 3-to-5 growth of +6.5 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.
Chronic absenteeism across 95003 averages 23.6%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 95003 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 95003 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95003 | Aptos | 5 | Developing 47.0/100 | — |
| 95008 | Campbell | 6 | Developing 47.5/100 | +0.5 |
| 95012 | Castroville | 3 | Developing 40.5/100 | -6.5 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 95003
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 95003 are classified as Growth Engine (2) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
All schools in 95003
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valencia Elementary Pajaro Valley Unified Growth Engine | 32.6% | Solid 57/100 |
| 2 | Rio del Mar Elementary Pajaro Valley Unified Growth Engine | 26.3% | Solid 56/100 |
| 3 | Aptos High Pajaro Valley Unified Building Momentum | 15.8% | Solid 53/100 |
| 4 | Mar Vista Elementary Pajaro Valley Unified Building Momentum | 11.1% | Developing 35/100 |
| 5 | Delta Charter Santa Cruz City High Building Momentum | 6.1% | Developing 34/100 |
Schools in 95003 on the map
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology